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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.04 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.04 and 121.71 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.04 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.04 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.04 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 44,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429.02/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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